Definitely something LP's should strongly consider when vetting out a potential GP. 

I've only been asked to provide it to lenders a handful of times, but I believe that to intentionally improve something you must measure and track it. 

Am I missing something or does the Air bnb calculator not provide this info.?

This is the most plausible answerSimilar situation to you @Linda Garcia and something my brother & I in Arizona are facing.

On one hand i am thinking, if i sell, i may regret as i may never be able to find something at the price point in the area plus i put a lot into that unit.

Whether you can take the ITC on the STR portion is something your tax advisor should help you in navigating (its not straightforward)

It is definitely something to get fixed.As for fire damage.

@Quiche LynnIf a home is in foreclosure the options are to work something out with the lender, pay them the amount that is past due or file bankruptcyHow they get the money to pay the lender what is owed can be from any source, but unless that lender is brought current or has some type of arrangement they typically do not stop foreclosure

The fact that the other party you are doing business with may do something dishonest is no excuse for you to start off by doing dishonest things from the start.

They will be the boots and eyes so eventually will require more return.If you are both newbs, this is a disaster waiting to happen, to pool money on something neither of you know how to do.What are you planning to do with 100k?